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Statutory data collections

Information and guidance relating to key data collections.

The Performance and Information Team has a statutory duty to ensure census and attainment returns are completed and submitted to the DfE by prescribed deadlines. This involves the collection of returns from schools, error and query checking and submissions. For guidance on specific data collections, please click on a link below:

Following the move away from levels to the implementation of the interim performance categories for teacher assessments at key stage 1 and key stage 2, below are guidance documents which may help in the allocation of the new categories.

Assessment and reporting arrangements (ARA)

This guidance is published by the DfE and covers assessment and reporting requirements for EYFSP, Phonics, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 for the 2017-18 academic year. It also includes information on how to prepare for and administer national curriculum tests, teacher assessments and the requirements for reporting results to parents. Note that the Phonics ARA is included within the Key Stage 1 document.